TAFE NSW
6 months to 1 year 6 months depending on study option
Master the art of floristry with this nationally recognised Certificate III program. Learn to design and construct beautiful floral arrangements, manage plant materials, and build a successful floristry business using modern social media and sales techniques.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, it is recommended that you have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 high school level or higher, the ability to stand for a minimum of 3 hours and lift up to 5 kg in weight, and foundational motor skills. Foundation skills include the ability to follow routines, read everyday texts, write short sentences, communicate in simple conversations, perform basic mathematics, and use email and internet.
The Certificate III in Floristry comprises 21 units of competency: 16 core units and 5 specialty units. Core units cover essential floristry skills including selling floristry products, recognising flower and plant materials, constructing wired and hand-tied floristry products, interpreting design briefs, maintaining tools and equipment, receiving and storing stock, designing products, participating in safe work practices, developing drawing skills, preparing and caring for stock, providing quality customer service, sourcing product information, working effectively in the industry, and preparing quotations. Specialty units include digital image production, plant display installation, online customer acquisition, display planning and creation, nursery plant tending, online transactions, indoor plant maintenance, point-of-sale operations, computer-aided drawing, innovative idea development, website maintenance, environmental sustainability practices, and retail technology operation.
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation (RTO 90003) with extensive industry connections and modern facilities. The program is nationally recognised, allowing graduates to work across Australia without additional upskilling. TAFE NSW provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to LinkedIn Learning. The institution offers flexible study options across multiple campuses and delivery methods to suit diverse student needs.
Graduates of this Certificate III in Floristry can pursue careers as florists and floral designers. The qualification opens opportunities in retail floristry shops, event planning companies, wedding services, corporate floral design, and self-employment as an independent florist. With additional business and design skills learned through specialty units, graduates can also explore roles in retail management, online floristry businesses, and event coordination.
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